George Manse's Fence

by American Landscapes

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George Manse's Fence

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American Landscapes

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A few months after the battle of Shiloh in 1862, a Mr. William Manse George, whose cabin was destroyed during the battle, bought the surviving cabin possibly from Widow Flora Wicker. He moved it from what is known today as Perry Field, near the park entrance, to its present location today, next to the Peach Orchard. Wicker Field, in the park today, is adjacent to Bloody Pond, which is next to the orchard. Mr. George was a neighbor to Lewis and Flora and to Sara Bell’s orchard there in the 1860 census. However, all neighboring structures in this area and the battleground proper were destroyed, save the “War Cabin” as it’s also called, or, the “W. Manse George Cabin.”

The cabin has a loft that encompasses the whole upper ceiling area, save a small opening to allow one to climb up into it. In 1962, park personnel added the front porch before the 100th battle anniversary and in 2003, the park restored the crumbling chimney and re-did the cabin. Bullet holes are still evident in the cabin today, a reminder of its history and survival.

Details from "My Wicker Family History: Shiloh Remembered" By Duane Helweg
( Mary Lucrecia Wicker ) and Author of "Lone Survivor At Shiloh"

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